According to rumors, Real Madrid player Vinicius Junior and Nike are reportedly close to finalizing a new sponsorship agreement. Negotiations between the winger and the international sports brand have been ongoing for several months, with the aim of reaching an improved contract. Vinicius Junior is represented by Fred Pena, the CEO of Roc Nation Sports Brazil.

Once the agreement is officially settled, Vinicius is expected to become one of the prominent faces of Nike. The discussions surrounding the new deal are said to focus more on marketing and promoting the growth of the Brazilian international, rather than purely on financial terms.

This new agreement would resolve the controversy that arose between Vinicius and Nike earlier this year in February. At the time, he appeared at a Madrid game wearing all-black footwear, refusing to wear his usual bright Nike boots. He expressed dissatisfaction with the contract and felt that the boots did not reflect his rising status.

Vinicius, who has been sponsored by Nike since he was 13 years old, recently signed a new contract with Real Madrid that will keep him at the club until 2027. His current contract is set to expire in 2028. Since joining Real Madrid, he has achieved success, winning two La Liga titles and the Champions League, which has elevated his status as one of football’s most recognizable figures. He has also emerged as a star for the Brazil national team.